So, we are 5 days into the year 2010. My hubby and I started discussing our new year's resolutions about a month ago. I thought I'd share my resolutions in my blog. Every day, I will talk about each resolution and see how it's going.
RESOLUTION #1: I want to be more zen when it comes to driving.
It's true, I'd like to be more zen, but sometimes I can't help if people annoy me on the road. Living in beautiful C-A, you get all kinds of drivers. We have the 'cell-phone-plastered-to-my-ear' drivers, the 'i-don't-give-a-beep' drivers, the 'drive-under-the-speed-limit' drivers, the newbie drivers, the timid g-mas, and g-pas, and you name it, we have it here in the Bay Area.
I'll admit I like to drive in the fast lane. I have about a 40-mile round-trip commute every day so I drive as responsibly as I can and try to stay in my lane, which is usually the fast lane. I love to just go. I love driving and keeping up with everyone in my lane. Usually we are going about 70-74 over the 65 mph. And then sometimes someone will get in front and barely go the speed limit and that's a BIG problem. When I can see that there are about 10-car lengths ahead of you, it means get out of my lane and into one of the slower ones.
When I lived in MN, people get it. If they know they are being slow, they move over to allow the car behind them to get by. In CA, people are either too stubborn to move or they just don't get it! So, yes, often times (er, most) I'll be swearing like a sailor. It's a good thing I drive by myself a lot, I'd be scared for the passenger that has to listen to me. Don't worry, my windows are rolled up - it's not like I am swearing at the other driver. I don't flash my lights at people, nor do I give anyone the bird. The swearing really is for me to vent.
So for 2010, I've vowed to be more zen. No more swearing. I'll just sing along to my music and drive peacefully.....
.....right. It's a lot harder than you think. It's two days back on the road and I've managed to curse (but not too much). I know I will get there at some point.
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It's easier than you think. Admittedly, on occasion I will curse or get impatient but only usually when I'm late or feel harassed. 90% of time, I just savor the moment and remind myself: I don't need to be the fastest, the coolest, or the slowest on the road!
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